The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
€ 30,300
€ 25,600
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT is 8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.5
70.7
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
56.5 in
103.1
167.6
107.3
175.6
167.6 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4184 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.54 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
AU
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
131 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
21.9 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
41 mpg
city
51 mpg
56 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
712 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Environmental Impact
98.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft
